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Zwetsloot, G.I.J.M. (author), Bezemer, R.A. (author)Main findings: The safety culture scores of the (petro)chemical companies and the refineries were all good or acceptable. In contrast, in the bulk storage and chemical warehousing/logistics sectors several companies scored the acceptable minimum or even below. Strengths and weaknesses of process safety culture were assessed for each company...conference paper 2014
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Clignett, L. (author), van Kampen, J. (author)Although estimates vary, it is widely accepted that human error plays a part in most safety accidents and incidents. Human error could be coupled with the active failures at the front-end and the actions or inactions of managers and engineers, the latent failures. This OSH wiki deals with a specific form of human error: violations of OSH rules...other 2014
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Method to calculate additional ramps explicity (CARE) in quantitative risk analysis for road tunnelsNelisse, R.M.L. (author), Vrouwenvelder, A.C.W.M. (author)Article 13 of the EU Directive on minimum safety requirements for tunnels in the Trans-European Road Network states that a risk analysis, where necessary, shall be carried out. In the Netherlands, the risk of decease for road users in a tunnel (internal risk) is calculated with a model for quantitative risk analysis, which is called “QRA-tunnels...conference paper 2014
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Simons, M. (author), Koopman, H. (author), Osinga, M. (author)Insulin requirement affects the careers of diabetic professionals who do safety-sensitive jobs. In most cases, insulin-treated individuals are automatically banned from safety-sensitive jobs because the risk of hypoglycaemia is regarded as incompatible with safety. Recent developments—such as diabetes self-management education, self-monitoring...article 2014
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Drupsteen, L. (author), Oude Hengel, K. (author)Prolonging working careers is a major challenge for industries where physical work demands are high, such as in the construction industry. Compared with other industries, those with high physical work demands show higher ageing and higher shrinking rates of the working population. The early retirement age among construction workers can mainly be...other 2013
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Heyer, A. (author), D'Souza, F. (author), Morales, C.F.L. (author), Ferrari, G. (author), Mol, J.M.C. (author), de Wit, J.H.W. (author)Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) is the term used for the phenomenon in which corrosion is initiated and/or accelerated by the activities of microorganisms. MIC is a very serious problem for the ship industry as it reduces structural lifetime in combination with safety risks for crewmembers or inspection personal and increases...article 2013
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van Rooij, L. (author), Elrofai, H.B.H. (author), Philippens, M.M.G.M. (author), Daanen, H.A.M. (author)It is important to understand human kinematics and muscle activation patterns in emergency maneuvers for the design of safety systems and for the further development of human models. The objective of this study was to quantify kinematic behavior and muscle activation in simulated steering tests in several realistic conditions. In total 108 tests...article 2013
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van Kampen, J. (author), Drupsteen, L. (author)Many organisations and companies take extensive proactive measures to identify, evaluate and reduce occupational risks. However, despite these efforts things still go wrong and unintended events occur. After a major incident or accident, conducting an accident investigation is generally the next step. A thorough accident or incident...other 2013
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Zwetsloot, G.I.J.M. (author), Aaltonen, M. (author), Wybo, J.L. (author), Saari, J. (author), Kines, P. (author), op de Beeck, R. (author)This discussion paper is written out of a concern. We noticed that many companies with a good safety reputation have adopted a zero accident vision, yet there is very little scientific research in this field. The zero accident vision addresses the accidents causing deaths and severe injuries among company staff. In Finland, where more than 280...article 2013
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Can we use near-miss reports for accident prevention? A study in the oil and gas industry in DenmarkRasmussen, H.B. (author), Drupsteen, L. (author), Dyreborg, J. (author)Background: The oil and gas industry in the Danish sector of the North Sea has always focused on reducing work-related accidents. Over the years, accident rates have been reduced, and near-miss reporting has gained in importance, because it allows the industry to learn from experience and prevent further accidents. Because of this importance,...article 2013
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Kevin, C. (author), van Doormaal, J.C.A.M. (author), Haberacker, C. (author), Hüsken, G. (author), Larcher, M. (author), Saarenheimo, A. (author), Solomos, G. (author), Stolz, A. (author), Thamie, L. (author), Valsamos, G. (author)It is important to protect critical buildings (shopping centres, government buildings and embassies), infrastructure and utilities, train and underground stations against being damaged, destroyed or disrupted by deliberate acts of terrorism, criminal activity and malicious behaviour. Normal regulations and building guidelines do not generally...report 2013
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Fucke, L. (author), Groen, E. (author), Goman, M. (author), Abramov, N. (author), Wentink, M. (author), Nooij, S. (author), Zaichik, L.E. (author), Khrabrov, A. (author)The objective of the European research project SUPRA (Simulation of Upset Recovery in Aviation) is to develop technologies that eventually contribute to a reduction of risk of Loss of control - in flight (LOC-I) accidents, today's major cause of fatal accidents in commercial aviation. To this end the project developed novel concepts to improve...conference paper 2012
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Rosmuller, N. (author), Trijssenaar, I. (author), Reinders, J. (author), Blokker, P. (author)Accidents with hazardous materials may threaten the lives of people living in the direct environment of the transportation infrastructure. In many countries, fire brigades play a major role in advising the authorities when they are dealing with issues where hazardous materials are involved. Since emergency responders have to deal with injured...article 2012
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Pollatsek, A. (author), Vlakveld, W. (author), Kappe, B. (author), Pradhan, A. (author), Fisher, D. (author)The Problem. We know that newly-licensed 16 and 17 year old drivers during their first six months on the road with a restricted license are at a greatly inflated risk of crashing. This inflated crash rate has not changed over the last 50 years. The Question. The question we address is whether there are training techniques that show some promise...bookPart 2011
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van Beijsterveldt, A.M.C. (author), Krist, M.R. (author), Schmikli, S.L. (author), Stubbe, J.H. (author), de Wit, G.A. (author), Inklaar, H. (author), van de Port, I.G.L. (author), Backx, F.J.G. (author)Background and aims Approximately 16% of all sports injuries in the Netherlands are caused by outdoor soccer. A cluster-randomised controlled trial has been designed to investigate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of an injury prevention programme ('The11') for male amateur soccer players. The injury prevention programme The11, developed...article 2011
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Hulsbosch-Dam, C.E.C. (author), Spruijt, M.P.N. (author), Trijssenaar-Buhre, I.J.M. (author)A large release of Carbon Dioxide (CO<inf>2</inf>) is modelled with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), (Fluent v12.1). Special attention is given to the modelling of a neutral atmospheric boundary layer (ABL) with gravity. Both the presence of non-vapour CO<inf>2</inf> and the high density of CO<inf>2</inf> require that the effect of gravity is...conference paper 2011
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Aminian, K. (author), Mariani, B. (author), Paraschiv-Ionescu, A. (author), Hoskovec, C. (author), Bula, C. (author), Penders, J. (author), Tacconi, C. (author), Marcellini, F. (author)Fall prevention in elderly subjects is often based on training and rehabilitation programs that include mostly traditional balance and strength exercises. By applying such conventional interventions to improve gait performance and decrease fall risk, some important factors are neglected such as the dynamics of the gait and the motor learning...conference paper 2011
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Bolech, M. (author), Foster, D.L. (author), de Lange, R. (author), Rodarius, C. (author)Within the departments Environmentally Sustainable Transport and Automotive of TNO (Netherlands organisation for applied scientific research) several projects investigating safety aspects of electric vehicles have been conducted, including one in cooperation with KEMA and RDW of the Netherlands. Most attention in these projects was given to cars...conference paper 2010
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Copsey, N. (author), Drupsteen, L. (author), van Kampen, J. (author), Kuijt-Evers, L. (author), Schmitz-Felten, E. (author), Verjans, M. (author)This review presents reports of work-related road transport accidents, near misses, and other effects relating to ill health that give details concerning the causes and effects of the accidents. The main focus of the report is on road transport activities that take place on the public highway; however light deliveries are included, as well as...report 2010